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Sourdough Sandwich Loaf

Bread is an ultimate pleasure, and sometimes, the craggy, crusty boule just won’t do. Soft, supple sourdough sandwich bread is the desire we seek, and the smell of this bread baking away in the oven is just as bewitching. Good bread baking smells powerful in its air of innocence and delight. It leaves you filled with one of the world’s loveliest aromas. There aren’t many things that will leave you free of negative thoughts like the cozy ceremony of making bread. The key to this Sourdough Sandwich Loaf is the starter and patience. Making sourdough is more of a method and technique than a recipe. If this sounds intimidating, do fear not, as we will walk you through our step-by-step process of making and caring for your starter and forming and baking this lovely loaf. Creating this bread will give you the feeling of accomplishment with every soft, tangy bite.

Starter Success

Here are a few tips to help you understand and make the most out of your starter

Understanding Sourdough

Sourdough is an enigma, as it’s both simple and complex. It’s a naturally leavened bread that comes from the starter, which is the life force of your bread. A starter is a mixture of flour and water that absorbs the yeast and bacteria

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